Category Manager - Non Ferrous Metals

Weekday AI; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI is seeking a Category Head/Manager (Non-Ferrous Metals) to identify markets, compare quotes and analyse key clientele to guide purchasing decisions.

The role requires minimum 5 years in similar industries, strong leadership and negotiation skills, and deep knowledge of commodity markets, hedging, cost modelling and cross-functional collaboration. Location options include Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kerala and other Indian cities.

Qualifications

• Must have competencies include commodity market expertise, price risk management/hedging, strategic sourcing & negotiation.
• Cost modelling & analysis, supplier relationship management, technical/material knowledge.
• Cross-functional collaboration, regulatory & compliance awareness, financial acumen, risk & contingency planning, leadership & communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify relevant markets and compare quotes in procurement.
• Analyse key clientele and supplier landscape to inform purchasing decisions.

Skills

Commodity market expertise

Price risk management/ hedging

Strategic sourcing & negotiation

Cost modelling & analysis

Supplier relationship management

Technical/material knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory & compliance awareness

Financial acumen

Risk & contingency planning

Leadership & communication

Job description

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Min Experience: 5+ years
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kerala, India
JobType: full-time

The Category Head/Manager (Non-Ferrous Metals) will be responsible for identifying the relevant market, comparing the quotes in purchase and analysing the key clientele for selling the product to help us make better business decisions.

Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of commendable experience in similar industries.

Must Have Competencies: Candidate should be capable of

• Commodity Market Expertise
• Price Risk Management/ Hedging
• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
• Cost Modelling & Analysis
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Technical/Material Knowledge
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Regulatory & Compliance Awareness
• Financial Acumen
• Risk & Contingency Planning
• Leadership & Communication

Must-have skills

Sourcing, Supplier Management, Non ferrous metals

Good-to-have skills

Hedging, Cost Planning, Risk Modeling